Sermons about Wayward Children

What Would Jesus Do With Children?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 3,712 views

Contrast the attitude of Jesus and how others treat chidlren

A. Jesus welcomes children... 13Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Would Jesus Do With Children? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 9,993 views

Contrast the attitude of Jesus and how others treat chidlren

My husband and I took our two-year-old daughter to the home-improvement store. Madison got tired of walking, so my husband let her ride on his shoulders. As he walked, Madison began pulling his hair. Although he asked her to stop several times, she kept on. Getting annoyed, he scolded, "Madison! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The One True God

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jul 11, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 5,012 views

A Vacation Bible School Introductory Sermon.

What are some attributes of the One True God that children will learn in our Vacation Bible School? CREATOR (Gen. 1:1) "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." "No "Big Bang" or long period of change created the world we now live in. Our world was spoken into existence by the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Not Losing What We Have Worked For Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 11, 2002

based on 83 ratings

| 13,781 views

There is nothing more disappointing than losing something for which we have worked; we are in danger of losing a generation of children if we do not teach forthrightly what Christian values are and if we do not reject intrusive, deceptive messages from th

There is no greater disappointment than working for something for a long time, only to see that work just disappear. You worked hard, but it’s gone. That is truly an awful feeling. A couple of weeks ago, on one of those steamy weekends filled with unpredictable thunderstorms, my wife was ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Alpha Male Or Child Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 5,246 views

Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

La Familia Cristiana

Contributed by Samuel Malave on Aug 19, 2002

based on 255 ratings

| 37,886 views

Las familias estan en crisis. Muchos estan pidiendo ayuda. En este mensaje se presenta el problema y la solución.

Una definición comprensiva de lo que es la famila es la siguiente: "Un hombre y una mujer unidos en matrimonio para toda una vida, y si a Dios le place, que tengan hijos bilogicos ó adopatados. Registro Biblico: Genesis 2: 18-24 Introduccion: La familia de hoy esta viviendo en crisis. Hay una ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do Our Children Interpret Our Faith?

Contributed by Daniel Massey on Nov 20, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 9,275 views

Why do we take our children to church and what do they see when they get there?

How Do Our Children Interpret Our Faith? Introduction On November 11, 2003 I had the esteemed privilege of addressing our community in the presence of hundreds of our residence. It isn’t very often that we can make a statement to so may in our community and be uninterrupted having such a captive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

Leaving A Positive Legacy Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 30, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 11,913 views

First message in Matthew - about not letting your heritage hold you back and leaving a positive heritage behind you!

Leaving a Positive Legacy Matthew 1:1-17 November 30, 2003 Introduction I have a question for you, and you need to be real honest here, okay? How many of you skip the genealogies when you read the Bible? It¡¦s okay, I¡¦m not going to embarrass you in front of everybody! You know, I tend to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Access Granted

Contributed by Michael Johnson on Dec 16, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 10,563 views

This a sermon geared towards those who work with young people.

People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. “But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 21, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 5,773 views

Your choices today will affect your family tomorrow.

My mother was a Wenger. Her great-grandparents migrated from Basel, Switzerland, to Ontario, Canada, in 1835. Seventeen years later they chose to move to Iowa. They traveled in a covered wagon and just before they crossed the border into the U.S. someone stole all their clothing. All they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Brethren

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 11,580 views

There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.

One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Home... And Letting Go Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 26, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 13,702 views

It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings.

One minute, you are helping kids learn how to cross the street safely. Turn around and you’re dropping them off at college. It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings. This past week, I’ve been talking with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Have To Obey My Parents?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 9, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 22,348 views

Sermon directed towards older children - teenagers regarding God’s command to honor and obey parents.

Ephesians 6:1-3 (for the young people) Why should you Honor and obey your parents? Introduction: When God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments, He gave them a complete system. In it, He placed everything that was necessary for His people to be an example to the other nations. You see, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

An Mvd Needs The Mvt's

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 15, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 2,063 views

A Father’s Day sermon to help dads put some tools in their toolbox.

The premise and much of the material for this sermon comes from a sermon by Wayde Wilson An “MVD” needs the “MVT” We’ve talked in the past couple of weeks about call and being called. Last week Steve and Shannon were called to present Trenton for the Sacrament of Baptism. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 9,599 views

A sermon for Father’s Day based on Psalm 78:1-8 (Adapted from an outline by Jack Peters)

Sermon for 6/15/03 Father’s Day HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION (Adapted from Jack Peters) Introduction: A. The Andy Griffith Show started out with the theme song being whistled and Andy and Opie going to the fishing hole. Much of the show was based around this relationship between Opie and his day, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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